Having failed to achieve his goal, Secretary Song angrily stubbed out his cigarette.
He smiled and said, "Comrade Su, let's not talk about the past. You usually come quite early, why are you so late today?"
Su Yu looked enviously at everyone's wrists. "I wish I had come earlier, but I don't know my time, I don't even know what time it is. If I'm lucky, I'll run into someone and ask them the time, otherwise how am I supposed to know what time it is? It's snowing heavily and there's no sun... Sigh, I really need to buy a watch."
Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "It's time to buy it. We need to know the timing when we're working."
Su Yu said, "It will take several months. There are many expenses at home, and we are worried about feeding the whole family."
Secretary Song nearly choked when he heard this nonsense.
You've already bought a bicycle, but you can't afford a wristwatch?
However, remembering how Su Yu emptied her pockets buying a bicycle, she didn't say anything to provoke her further.
Once everyone had arrived, the restaurant started serving the food. Because they had arrived early, there were barely any tables available. The food was served quickly.
It was still the same old white steamed buns, dumplings, braised fish, braised pork, and a bowl of mutton soup.
Because the Chinese New Year is approaching, everyone is paying close attention to one thing: the title of "Advanced Unit".
Su Yu only noticed this matter after hearing the news, but it seemed that this matter had nothing to do with the textile factory before.
Secretary Gao asked, "Secretary Song, haven't we heard anything from the Municipal Party Committee?"
Secretary Zhou was also looking at Secretary Song.
Secretary Song took a bite of fish and said, "It's almost the New Year, can't you guys relax a little? You always bring up such serious questions at meals. You need to have confidence in your unit. If you ask too many questions, people will think you're guilty."
Hearing the hint, Secretary Gao felt relieved.
Secretary Song was unwilling to talk about work anymore, so everyone tried to think of lighter topics.
Secretary Zhu smiled and said, "Secretary Song, I heard that your family has been arranging for you to meet potential partners recently."
Secretary Song raised an eyebrow. "How come I didn't know?"
“My aunt works in the municipal party committee compound, that’s what I heard.”
Secretary Gao and Secretary Zhou looked at Secretary Song with gossip in their eyes.
Su Yu ate steamed buns with braised pork, while also listening intently to the gossip.
Secretary Song ate her dumplings. "I don't know about that. But you can't be careless when it comes to dating. You have to get to know each other well. At the very least, she should be gentle, thrifty, helpful, and innocent and cute. Aren't you two like that?" She glanced at Su Yu after she finished speaking.
Just as the others were about to nod in agreement, Su Yu chimed in, "Secretary Song, you're right, I think so too. Our criteria for choosing a spouse are exactly the same. We feel more at ease when we're out and about with a virtuous person at home, right?"
Secretary Song: "..."
Secretary Zhou, Secretary Gao, and Secretary Zhu nodded. However, they quickly realized that there was something off about these words coming from Su Yu's mouth.
Before anyone could figure out what was wrong, Su Yu said enthusiastically, "Secretary Song, you must let us know when you get married, so we can share in the joy."
Upon hearing Su Yu's flattery, Secretary Zhou immediately chimed in, "Yes, just let us know if we need any manpower."
Secretary Zhu chimed in, "I think we should have a table at the state-run restaurant."
Secretary Gao nodded and said, "When it comes to moving or anything, you can contact our transportation company."
Su Yu said excitedly, "If the bride wants to make a new dress, she can get the materials from our factory. They're all high-quality materials. You can't get them anywhere else."
"..." Secretary Song was speechless. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was getting married tomorrow.
He ate the dumplings with gusto, glancing casually at Su Yu.
It's all because of this woman who thrives on chaos!
Seeing that Secretary Song was unhappy, Su Yu smiled and poured him some water, saying with concern, "Secretary Song, drink more hot water. It's good for your health in the dead of winter."
Secretary Song picked up the cup and started filling it with water.
Su Yu quickly said, "Stop teasing Secretary Song, let's talk about something else. Um, Secretary Gao, do your drivers get a break during the Chinese New Year?"
"No rest."
Su Yu understood. She could still do some grain trading during the Spring Festival.
He then said to Secretary Zhou, "Secretary Zhou, is the steel mill also busy during the Spring Festival? There aren't many activities at the end of the year. How about our two unions join in the fun and organize a social event?"
Upon hearing the suggestion, Secretary Zhou perked up and said, "Sure, that's true. Our steel mill may not have much else, but we have plenty of bachelors. That would be perfect for complementing your textile mill."
Su Yu was delighted. The steel mill offered good benefits, and this activity was meaningful. Her relatives at the factory would be excited again.
Seeing Su Yu so happy, Secretary Song raised an eyebrow. "A social gathering? Does this kind of activity have anything to do with work?"
Secretary Zhou explained, "There's nothing we can do about it. The workers are all busy and don't have a chance to get to know each other. So our union organizes some activities to help them meet. Maybe some of them will hit it off."
Secretary Song immediately glanced at Su Yu. Wasn't this just going to cause trouble for honest people?
“Since this activity is organized by the labor union, I suggest that the labor union should not participate, as it is unfair to other comrades.”
Su Yu smiled and nodded, "That's right, that's what I think too. Our union can handle it internally." She smiled and looked at Secretary Gao and Secretary Zhou.
Secretary Song: "..." If he remembered correctly, the textile factory's union was all women. Sun Shuchun was getting old; who was he going to turn to for support?
Secretary Zhou and Secretary Gao smiled without saying a word.
Everyone ate quite well during the meal, except for Secretary Song, who kept drinking water and didn't eat much.
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